Of particular interest to me, especially in the running events, was the commentary about the importance of the techniques the runners use when starting their race. In most of the races and relays, it was the starting moments that made the difference in the finish at the end. It got me thinking about how new employees start and how those activities can have a big impact on their overall performance.

There are several activities that have a positive impact on employee performance and in this article I will highlight four that are critical and yet easy to implement.